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11 Jul 2026

#UnlockingAdvocacy at IMEX Frankfurt 2026

At IMEX Frankfurt 2026, IAPCO continued to champion the value, resilience and impact of the global meetings industry, with Council Members, Ambassadors, Members and the HQ team contributing to strategic conversations and advocacy initiatives throughout the week. Highlights included the IAPCO Press Conference with President Sissi Lignou and CEO Martin Boyle, featuring the Global Socio-Political Impact Survey, Annual Member Survey updates and the launch of the Dear Destinations campaign. IAPCO also strengthened its advocacy efforts through participation in Association Focus, the Place Leaders Forum, EIC and JMIC meetings, ensuring the voice of IAPCO Members is represented at the highest levels of industry dialogue. 👉 See more

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